Bought this etek 1 super cheap knowing it didnt work but I cant figure out whats wrong. when I air it up it pressurizes and the bolt moves when i fire but the ball only goes into the barrel and wont come out. there is also a slight leak down from what seems like the bolt. Anyone know why it will not fire the ball out? if i start walking the trigger the ball will eventually roll out the end of the barrel
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If the bolt has been disassembled recently, make sure that it has been put back together so that the pin is the right way around, so that the inlet is facing down.
Shooting very small paint through a large bore barrel will tend to reduce your velocity.
Check that the LPR is assembled correctly, with two springs, one either side of the piston.
Make sure that the spring cup inside the LPR is the right way around.
Set the LPR to the stock setting, with the tip of the adjustment screw level with the tip of the LPR cover.
Make sure that the LP hoses are unblocked and that none of the hose barbs are blocked or bent.
Replace the rammer o-rings.
Only ever oil the rammer o-rings, never grease them.
Replace the o-ring around the rammer cap.
If the marker has the Etek STAR frame, and the QEV is installed, check the QEV diaphragm is in one piece and that there aren't any excessive signs or wear, or any cuts, tears or holes.
Make sure that both banjo fittings are screwed down securely.
Replace the o-rings around the rammer housing.
Make sure that the solenoid has no signs of screw damage (beyond cosmetic scratches).
Make sure that the valve guide/rammer housing hasn't been installed upside down.
Make sure that the seal on the tip of the HPR piston neck is there, and that it is clean and undamaged.
Make sure that the port on the end of the HPR adjuster screw is clean, and that it isn't scratched or dented.
Make sure that the HPR output pressure isn't set too high, as this can reduce velocity.
To my mind, changing the solenoid - unless it is obviously damaged of course - should always be the last resort, after all other fixes have been tried and have failed. Solenoids don't break down half as often as people think.
illcheck all this out, thanks guys. does the bolt leak help point to anything more specific so I can eleimate some of the stuff on that long list? haha
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Unfortunately, the leak may be entirely coincidental to the cycling issue.
The leak is most likely an issue with the front rammer o-ring; a dirty or damaged exhaust valve cup seal; the front valve guide o-ring; or the sealing ring on the face of the valve guide is dirty or dented/scratched.
Had EXACTLY the same symptoms on my Etek 3. Never owned an Etek 1 but from what i understand the general assemblies are the same? Turns out my rammer housing was installed upside down from when a friend borrowed it. Perhaps worth a try?
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